The Checkatrade Trophy - what do you think of it?

The draw and first round?

The draw for the group stage (yes, there’s a group stage!) of the Checkatrade Trophy will take place in July, with the first round of matches scheduled for the week commencing August 28

13:08KEY EVENT

Man City and Spurs enter EFL Trophy

12:59Mark Whiley

Season ticket sales still flying

12:56Mark Whiley

Plenty of interest

Our story about the new stadium and the accompanying development is the most read item on the website at the moment. Currently trying to get hold of board members for more information. The current plans say it will be a 12,000 capacity stadium. The question is, could it be increased? Bob Dorrian told me at the end of last season that they may be looking at a 15,000 capacity ground, given the surge in support for the club. I wonder if it would include safe standing areas?

12:52Mark Whiley

Cowley delighted with Imps' progress

Danny Cowley says the Imps are in a much stronger position than this time last year as he prepares to continue a hectic spell of transfer activity.

The Imps boss has bolstered his squad with five new signings – Matt Green, Ollie Palmer, Josh Ginnelly, Billy Knott and Josh Vickers – this week and more new arrivals are imminent.

Two full-backs, a central midfielder, a winger and a striker remain on Cowley’s shopping list.

Rhead will be key man for Cowley

Danny Cowley has quashed fears Matt Rhead could leave Lincoln City this summer by underlining his importance to the Imps.

Speculation linking Rhead with National League pair Wrexham and Chester this summer, plus the arrival of forwards Matt Green and Ollie Palmer, has prompted some supporters to question the target man’s future at Sincil Bank.

But Cowley is adamant Rhead remains a big part of the club’s plans ahead of their return to the Football League.

Good afternoon

Welcome to our Lincoln City live blog. As you may have noticed, we’ve got a fancy new website. A vast improvement on the last one, I’m sure you’ll agree.

This will be our blogging platform for every Imps game this season. As it’s all new, we’re giving it a bit of a trial run today (proper pre-season style!) but we’ll also be bringing you updates from Sincil Bank as well. Cheers, Mark